Established in 1981, Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Puri (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Odisha. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (SJSV) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (SJSV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SJSV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.